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If you are looking for ideas for what to do in South Kensington, try something different today. Discover jewellery, earthquake simulators, journey to space, fashion. and so much more.

Bring Your Own Baby

8th June - 18th Dec 2026
10.30 am, 11 am & 1.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Join the Hall for a morning of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare!

Wellbeing Day in the Garden

12th May 2026
2 pm - 4.30 pm
Design Museum
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This Mental Health Awareness Week, come to the garden for an afternoon of relaxing engagement with nature and design: find your centre with a meditation session, enjoy the presentation of a new book by Amy Chapman and make your own tea blends using seasonal herbs with Hackney Herbal.

SENsory Astronights

1st Aug 2026
Science Museum
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SENsory Astronights is an overnight event for families with members who benefit from a more relaxed museum atmosphere. Experience all the excitement of our Astronights in a more calm and free-flowing environment.

Early Riser Jurassic Tour

Dates vary
9 am - 10 am
Natural History Museum
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Want to learn all about the predators that lived in the oceans and on land during the Jurassic Period? Discover the Jurassic collections we care for before we open to the public for the day on one of our special guided tours.

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Innovation Lates at the Science Museum

5th June 2026
6.30 - 10pm
Science Museum
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Join a free special Lates bringing together music, making and ideas inspired by innovation from India, in collaboration with Serendipity Arts and part of the Great Exhibition Road Festival celebrating creativity, innovation and exchange.